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The present tense form of 'bob' is bob or bobs. Example: The buoy bobs up and down in the water. (The buoy bobs up and down in the water.)
Definition of “bob”
- to move up and down in a quick, jerky motion
- to cut (hair) short and evenly all around
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | bob |
| Present Continuous | bobbing |
| Present Perfect | bobbed |
Example
The cork bobs on the surface of the water.
Example
She bobs her head to the rhythm of the music.
Example
I am bobbing my head to the beat.
Example
They are bobbing for apples at the party.
Example
She has bobbed her hair for a fresh look.
Example
They have bobbed their heads in agreement.
bob Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | bob |
| Singular Second Person (You) | bob |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | bobs |
| Plural (We/You/They) | bob |
Example
I bob my head to the music.
Example
You bob your head to the music.
Example
He bobs his head to the music.
Example
She bobs her head to the music.
Example
It bobs its head to the music.
Example
We bob our heads to the music.
Example
You bob your heads to the music.
Example
They bob their heads to the music.
